"I would suggest that meaningfully interacting with others - whether you photographing them or not!- often comes down to simply getting past the superficial bubble we all place around ourselves and finding a meeting place where you can connect in an honest and engaging manner" pg 104.

One way that I practice this is simply playing with my subjects and having fun! I strive to engage with them in a comfortable way that allows me to interact with them while capturing an authentic and telling image. Another suggestion via Tamara Lackey:One shortcut? Discover something in each other that moves each of you past what you can do for each other and mercifully transports you to a place where you can simply accept and appreciate each other.

For more tips on capturing meaningful family portraits check out Tamara Lackey’s book, “Envisioning Family”.

Catherine Hall’s exceptional photography has been exhibited throughout Europe and the United States and regularly appears in publications such as New York Times and National Geographic Traveler.
With sponsorships from Epson, SanDisk, and Adobe, with nearly two million social media followers she is an in-demand speaker and judge among heavyweights like Google, Macworld, and WPPI. The former co-host of TWiT Photo (named “Best New Tech Podcast” on iTunes), she is also the creator of Top Model Release, a revolutionary iOS app for photographers.